Kirundi
abanyamugamba
Word parts: aba-nyamugamba
ah-bah-nyah-moo-GAHM-bah
How to say it
Kirundiabanyamugambaah-bah-nyah-moo-GAHM-bahsoon
Englishlocal peoplesoon
Frenchhabitants locauxsoon
Meaning
People from a particular region of Burundi with strong local ties.
Good to know
plural of umunyamugamba (umu-/aba- class).
Examples
- Abanyamugamba bazi neza amateka y'akarere kabo.The local people know well the history of their region.
- Ese abanyamugamba baritavye inama y'ikibano?Did the local people attend the community meeting?
- Abanyamugamba bazokwakira abashasha neza.The local people will welcome newcomers well.
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